SPIE: Acquisition of SD Fiber to Boost FttX Expertise in Switzerland and Germany
Deal News | Jul 01, 2025 | Globenewswire
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its expertise in fiber optic networks, SPIE, an independent European leader in multi-technical services, has entered into an agreement to acquire SD Fiber. This transaction will significantly enhance SPIE's capabilities in the FttX domain across Switzerland and southern Germany. SD Fiber, headquartered in Dietikon, Switzerland, specializes in deploying fiber optic networks and offers comprehensive end-to-end solutions including planning, installation, and maintenance. Additionally, the company is active in the installation of smart electric meters, which are crucial for intelligent energy consumption management. The acquisition is expected to strengthen SPIE's presence in the attractive telecom infrastructure market and is aligned with the group's commitment to energy transition and digital transformation. Upon completion, SPIE will own 96% of SD Fiber's capital, while the remaining 4% will be retained by SD Fiber's management, who will continue to lead the company. SPIE's broader goal is to further expand its digital and energy services portfolio while contributing to the decarbonization of the economy.
Sectors
- Telecommunications
- Energy
Geography
- Switzerland – SD Fiber is based in Dietikon, Switzerland, and the acquisition strengthens SPIE's presence in this region.
- Germany – The acquisition also expands SPIE's operations in the southern part of Germany, a strategic move to enhance its market reach.
Industry
- Telecommunications – The acquisition involves companies that operate in the telecommunications sector, focusing on fiber optic network deployment, which is crucial for digital infrastructure.
- Energy – SD Fiber's involvement in smart meter installation connects the transaction to the energy sector, highlighting the relevance of energy management systems in modern infrastructure.
Financials
- 70 million euros – SD Fiber's revenue in 2024.
- 9.9 billion euros – SPIE's consolidated revenue in 2024.
- 712 million euros – SPIE's consolidated EBITA in 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPIE | Acquiring Company | Company | SPIE is an independent European leader in multi-technical services in energy and communications. |
| SD Fiber | Target Company | Company | SD Fiber specializes in the deployment of fiber optic networks and smart meter installations, based in Dietikon, Switzerland. |
| Pierre Savoy | Director General of SPIE Switzerland | Person | SPie's executive discussing the strategic benefits of acquiring SD Fiber. |
| Markus Holzke | Director General of SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria | Person | Part of SPIE's leadership team heralding the acquisition. |
| Jure Karazda | Director General of SD Fiber | Person | Leader of SD Fiber, expressing enthusiasm about joining SPIE. |